The Modern Gentleman in Cinema

Gentleman characters demonstrate that refinement and courtesy are expressions of healthy masculinity—treating others with respect regardless of social position.

Gentleman Characters in Film

Professor Perlman - Call Me By Your Name (2017)

Cultured, intellectual, and accepting—delivers cinema's most gracious father speech with warmth and wisdom. Watch →

King George VI - The King's Speech (2010)

Maintains dignity despite his struggles, treating his speech therapist with respect despite class differences. Watch →

Ashitaka - Princess Mononoke (1997)

Shows courtesy and respect to everyone—humans, gods, and forest spirits alike. Watch →

Alfredo - Cinema Paradiso (1988)

Gentle wisdom and gracious mentorship define this humble projectionist. Watch →

Daigo - Departures (2008)

Treats the dead with reverence and the living with gentleness. Watch →

Driss - The Intouchables (2011)

Beneath his rough exterior lies a gentleman's heart—respectful, joyful, and dignifying. Watch →